Cathryn Sweeney Hansen
Summary
Dynamic leader and mathematics educator with a proven track record at The Benjamin School, adept in curriculum development and fostering student success and academic leadership. Excelled in building collaborative teams and enhancing student engagement through innovative strategies. Achieved significant advancements in interdisciplinary initiatives and mentoring, demonstrating exceptional faculty collaboration and program evaluation skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Math Department Chair
The Benjamin School
08.1996 - Current
- Led department initiatives to enhance mathematics academic programs and foster student success.
- Strongly encouraged a positive student, parent, teacher relationship emphasizing knowledge and a solid mathematical foundation with the right amount of rigor and challenge in reference to student placements and classroom management.
- Engaged faculty members to promote collaborative educational strategies within the mathematics department and with other academic disciplines
- Enhanced student engagement with innovative mathematics curriculum development including STEM projects with other disciplines.
- Facilitated professional development for middle school mathematic faculty to advance teaching methodologies and technology.
- Oversaw budget allocation to ensure optimal resource utilization.
- Achieved accreditation compliance by coordinating with internal assessment teams and external FCIS assessment teams.
- Mentor and coached junior faculty to cultivate future leaders in mathematic academia.
- Trained teachers how to give student assessments including ERB, OLSAT, ACT and SAT testing.
- Directed research initiatives to expand knowledge base within the mathematics department via an analytical review of ERB and OLSAT assessment scores.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion by implementing equitable hiring practices for the middle school mathematics team.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through continuous improvement assessments and the purchase and implementation of the middle school mathematics curriculum.
- Enhanced student learning outcomes with curriculum revisions.
Midwest Advertising Account Executive Sales
Turner Broadcasting
08.1992 - 07.1994
- Increased client satisfaction by developing tailored advertising strategies with Midwest Advertising Agencies and their respective Fortune 500 Clients in the Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis markets.
- Managed client accounts to deliver customized advertising solutions, brand visibility with strategic media placements.
- Improved campaign results by continuously analyzing market trends and consumer behavior.
- Built strong client relationships for long-term business growth.
- Responsible for creating budgets and exceeding continuous sales goals
Midwest Advertising Sales Director
Arts & Entertainment Cable Network
02.1987 - 08.1992
- Responsible for being a key member of the opening and growth of the Arts & Entertainment Cable Network, in Chicago
- Negotiated high-value contracts, expanding market share in competitive sectors in the Midwest.
- Increased client satisfaction by developing tailored advertising strategies with Midwest Advertising Agencies and their respective Fortune 500 Clients in the 13 midwest markets
- Managed client accounts to deliver customized advertising solutions, brand visibility with strategic media placements.
- Improved campaign results by continuously analyzing market trends and consumer behavior.
- Optimized advertising budgets to maximize return on investment and reach. by building strong client relationships for long-term business growth.
- Responsible for creating budgets and exceeding continuous sales goals
- Mentored junior sales staff to develop skills, advance in their careers, and increase market share.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL01-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-1979
Skills
- Student engagement with mathematical knowledge and growth potential
- Faculty collaboration and team building
- Curriculum development and program evaluation
- Academic leadership and professional development
- Academic integrity, performance reviews, and mentoring programs
- Interdisciplinary initiatives
Timeline
Middle School Math Department Chair
The Benjamin School
08.1996 - Current
Midwest Advertising Account Executive Sales
Turner Broadcasting
08.1992 - 07.1994
Midwest Advertising Sales Director
Arts & Entertainment Cable Network
02.1987 - 08.1992
Master of Science - Mathematics
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Eastern Illinois University
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